Color Tools for Designers

Six practical tools to help you pick, convert, and test colors for web and print projects. All free to use, no signup required.

WCAG Contrast Checker

Check if your text and background colors pass WCAG 2.1 standards. Useful when designing buttons, forms, and page layouts where readability matters.

Accessibility WCAG 2.1

Color Format Converter

Switch between HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK in seconds. Handy for web projects that need CSS values, or when preparing files for print.

Converter Multi-Format

Colorblind Simulator

Preview how users with various types of color vision deficiency will see your designs. Covers 8 common conditions including protanopia and deuteranopia.

Accessibility Simulation

Smart Palette Generator

Build color schemes based on proven color theory - monochromatic for minimal designs, triadic for bold contrasts, or analogous for smooth transitions.

Generator Color Theory

Gradient Generator

Make linear, radial, or conic gradients with live preview. Copy the CSS code directly into your stylesheets.

Gradients CSS Export

Multi-Format Export

Download your color schemes as CSS variables, SCSS, JSON, Tailwind config, or Swift arrays. Works with most frontend frameworks and mobile development tools.

Export Multi-Platform

Tool Features Comparison

Feature Pulsed Other Tools
WCAG Accessibility Checker ✓ Varies
Colorblind Simulation (8 types) ✓ Limited
Multi-Format Conversion (HEX/RGB/HSL/CMYK) ✓ Some
Palette History with LocalStorage ✓ ✗
Export to 6+ Formats ✓ Limited
Color Theory-Based Generation ✓ ✓
No Login Required ✓ Varies
100% Free ✓ Freemium

For Designers

  • 🎨 Explore monochromatic, triadic, or complementary schemes without guessing
  • ♿ Verify contrast ratios before your client or QA team finds issues
  • 👁️ See your interface through the eyes of users with color vision deficiency
  • 💾 Keep track of palettes you've created during different projects

For Developers

  • 🔄 Need RGB for Canvas API but have HSL? Quick conversions between formats
  • 📥 Get ready-to-use code snippets for React, Tailwind, or native iOS apps
  • ⚡ Everything runs in your browser - no server calls, no waiting
  • 🔒 History saved locally means your color schemes never leave your device

Try These Tools on Your Next Project

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